Medical Assistant: Partners in Health Murrysville and Delmont

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

232d • $17 - $26

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support Partners in Health - Murrysville and Delmont. The position involves working Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with one evening every other week until 8:00 pm, and rotating Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The role is based in Murrysville and Delmont, with travel to other locations as needed. The department offers a great team atmosphere and free parking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Document patient information into the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Administer injectable medication and vaccines under the direction and supervision of a physician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED